US president urges allies to secure critical waterway
Donald Trump has warned that it would be “very bad for the future of Nato” if member states fail to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump stressed that he expects China to help maintain security in the channel and suggested he could delay his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping if Beijing does not cooperate.
Aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters he is in discussions with “about seven” countries regarding the policing of the strait and said he “will remember” if they do not provide support.
Rising tensions in the Middle East
The warning comes amid escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has not requested a ceasefire and sees no reason to negotiate with the Americans, citing prior attacks on Iran.
Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended flights following a reported “drone incident.” Israel confirmed it still has “thousands” of targets in Iran, hours after pledging to expand airstrikes in the western and central regions of the country.
The situation remains fluid, with international attention focused on the strategic Strait of Hormuz and ongoing military developments in the region.
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